Rhine Water Stable After Rain, More Wet Weather Expected to Help

HAMBURG, Aug 28 (Reuters) – Water levels on the river Rhine in Germany remained stable this week, holding above record lows after recent rain and allowing vessels to carry larger cargoes, the country’s inland navigation agency said on Friday.

Freight rates on the river have fallen, and heavy rain forecast for Friday could bring further relief. However, water levels remain too low for vessels to sail fully loaded, commodity traders said.

German companies have faced disruption after Rhine water levels fell to record lows earlier this month, driving up transport costs, creating logistics